We are the UCI Alt Protein Org

We're dedicated to developing alternative protein sources that can reshape the future of our food supply. Our organization aims to provide members with a community where they can explore the field of alternative protein and other opportunities associated with plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived meat, eggs, and dairy to plan future careers that will allow them to transform the future of food.

About Us

Organize events and conferences that generate awareness and excitement, propel innovation, and cultivate new ideas around alternative proteins

Our objectives

Host potlucks, tastings, and other gatherings
Provide academic and career mentorship
Build community and establish relationships with industry

Host guest speakers from academia and industry
Arrange industry tours, tastings, and networking opportunities
Collaborate with other students groups and academic departments

Meet and gain familiarity with alternative protein labs
Create new research proposals, write grant applications, and publish in journals
Coordinate among leading academics and institutions to establish research centers of excellence for alternative proteins.